New Releases by Catherine Anderson

"Moving Through the Alphabet an Animal''s Way A to Z" is a children''s book about the important role physical activity plays in a healthy body. Children are introduced to the ABC''s through an assortment of animals from around the world, and each animal is paired with a set of "fun facts" and a physical activity that is common to the animal. As they flip from page to page, children are sure to be fascinated by each of the whimsical animals, amazed by the fun facts, and entertained as they physically act out the unique animal characteristics. Children need a variety of physical stimulation and enjoy exercises that are stimulating and enjoyable, and the more they get pleasure out of physical activity now, the more likely they are to continue to be physically active throughout their lives. This is the ideal book for parents and teachers to educate children on the benefits of physical activity while also providing several additional learning opportunities such as animal identification, color and alphabet recognition, and fun facts. An added "Parent Piece" is included in the book to aid adults in navigating and promoting children''s physical activity. Physical activity is essential in optimizing child development, so..."Go Wild" moving through this book page by page and movement by movement!

Designed to appeal to visual thinkers, 25 Concepts in Modern Architecture explores the fundamental ideas behind architectural design, through easy-to-follow sketches, drawings and succinct explanations. Twenty-five concepts – each of which are key to architectural design thinking – are accessibly explained by examining twenty-five different masterworks of modern architecture. For example, the concept of ''movement'' in architectural design is explained through a close look at a Le Corbusier building; ''transparency'' is examined in Philip Johnson''s seminal Glass House; ''asymmetry'' is understood through the work of Zaha Hadid – and so on, through twenty-five core concepts and twenty-five of the most significant buildings of the modern era. Taking a highly-visual approach, this simple yet visually-powerful guide is an essential companion in the design studio and to introductory courses in modern architecture, interior architecture, and interior design. Understanding these concepts will provide a key to demystifying the greatest works in modern architectural history, inspire new ways to think about new design projects, and reveal how drawing and sketching are used as tools for the visual analysis of architecture.

New York Times bestselling author Catherine Anderson takes readers to a quaint wilderness town, where a man and a woman find a second chance at life—and love… Determined to give her son Jeremy the childhood he deserves, Chloe Evans has left a tough past behind and is starting fresh in the charming resort town of Jack Pine, Oregon. But protecting Jeremy becomes a dicey proposition when he seeks out the most dangerous man in town to heal his sick puppy. Chloe has been warned to stay away from Ben Longtree. But there’s something about the gentle, untamed loner that intrigues her… Long ago, Ben accepted his role as town outcast. Rumored to have once killed a man, he lives in splendid isolation with his forgetful mother, secretly employing his skills as a veterinarian to heal the wounded animals that mysteriously come to him. Now, Chloe’s sunny warmth and brave tenacity arouse desires he has long denied. And although Ben is notorious for his healing touch, it is Chloe’s hands—and heart—that have the power to save his battered soul.

Is your marriage about to hit the rock? Or are you experiencing some challenges in your marriage? Do you feel the level of intimacy between you and your partner is not strong enough? This book, GOOD COMMUNICATION TIPS IN MARRIAGE will help you to discover how best to communicate with your spouse, regardless the current status of your marriage. This book, GOOD COMMUNICATION TIPS IN MARRIAGE will help you to discover why communication in marriage is so fundamental. You will also find a step by step guide to cure communication problems in your marriage and help to restore love and intimacy to your relationship. You will also discover in this book tips for better communication in marriage that will transform your marriage and create a strong relationship between you and your spouse. This book, GOOD COMMUNICATION TIPS IN MARRIAGE will also help you to discover the secrets of having healthy relationship. Prof Catherine Anderson, an experienced relationship counselor, has due to popular demands, reveals common mistakes in marriage communication and how to resolve them. Take your marriage to another level by getting this book now.

New York Times bestselling author Catherine Anderson, known for “blending sweetness and sensuality in a poignantly written story”(Booklist), delivers a contemporary-set romance that joins the Coulter and Harrigan families… When Samantha Harrigan attends the local rodeo, she doesn''t expect to wind up in jail. But that’s precisely what happens when she tries to stop a drunkard from abusing his horse. At least she isn’t alone. Tucker Coulter, a handsome local veterinarian, comes to her defense—and is arrested too. The charges are dropped, but Sam’s troubles have only started. Her champion quarter horses are falling ill and the culprit is poison. As the insurance beneficiary, Sam is the prime suspect. Unswayed by the rumors floating around town, Tucker offers to help prove her innocence. Sam, though, is uneasy about accepting his assistance—and about the way he makes her feel. If only she could believe in him the way he seems to believe in her...

The New York Times bestselling author of Spring Forward returns to Mystic Creek, Oregon, where an estranged pair are given a second chance. As a camp cook, Vickie Brown loves feeding any size crowd in the great outdoors--with one notable exception. She never would have predicted she''d join the crew led by gruff cowboy Slade Wilder, the man who broke her heart just days before their wedding. Life has gone on since Vickie left him, but Slade can admit his attraction to the one woman he''s ever loved remains stronger than ever. If he wasn''t in such desperate need of an experienced cook for his paying guests, he would send Vickie packing. He knows better than to seek out the company of the woman who broke off their engagement so many years ago. Except there''s no escaping each other in the confines of the wilderness area, especially once their anger begins to soften in the shared close quarters. But after Vickie finds the courage to confront Slade, it will take a leap of faith for them to put their past behind him, even if it''s the only way to recapture their once-in-a-lifetime love.

The New York Times bestselling author returns to Mystic Creek, Oregon, with a story about finding an unforgettable love just around the corner. . . . When a favorite customer on his delivery route needs a favor, Tanner Richards agrees to help without a second thought. The last thing he expects is to face off against the man’s spitfire granddaughter. Crystal Malloy is near her breaking point. Her beloved grandfather constantly skirts the rules at the retirement center where he’s recovering from surgery. She’s caring for his escape artist dog, even if it means abandoning her salon customers, and she has no time for a romantic attraction to the handsome new stranger. After Tanner’s reassigned to Mystic Creek, Crystal can no longer ignore how much she misjudged the man’s good intentions. She has known too much sorrow to easily open her heart, but she can’t deny that Tanner and his children could gift her with a happiness beyond compare—if only she can forgive herself for the past and accept that she’s deserving of such a love.

Many bioinformatics analyses use multiple sequence alignments (MSAs) as their input data. Therefore, the quality of an MSA is critical. When selecting an MSA, users often rely on the overall accuracy reported in published studies where various MSA programs are evaluated using only a small number of benchmark datasets. For protein sequences, such benchmark alignments are often generated based on protein 3D-structure information, limiting the numbers and types of alignments that can be tested. The main objective of this study is to develop a method that can improve the quality of MSAs. Toward this goal, we first developed SuiteMSA, a graphical MSA viewing and assessment software package. It helps users to visually and quantitatively assess MSAs produced by any automated programs. A learning problem of this nature requires a large number of reference protein alignments and currently available benchmark databases are not sufficiently large nor diverse. Therefore, we constructed a new simulated alignment benchmark database, SimDom. It includes a large number of protein sets with a wide range of properties and levels of divergence as well as multi-domain architectures. Using this benchmark, we evaluated the performance of five MSA programs and developed a system of measures that quantify the shift in performance between the programs. We determined which aspects of the sequence sets and resulting alignments influenced the performance shift. Based on this knowledge, we developed a multi-class classifier based on a multi-layer perceptron to select the alignment closest to the optimal. Using this "S eLecting an Alignment Program" (SLAP) classifier, we successfully increased the average quality score of the selected alignments by as much as 0.052 for the simulated datasets and by as much as 0.259 for the non-simulated datasets over the best effort of a single program. Successful selection of the alignment closest to the optimum will allow for better results from downstream analyses and thus contribute to the improvement of various bioinformatics and molecular evolutionary analyses.

Harlequin Intrigue brings you three new titles at a great value, available now! Enjoy these suspenseful reads packed with edge-of-your-seat intrigue and fearless romance. SWITCHBACK Catherine Anderson A reader favorite! PI Bud "Mac" MacPhearson and single mother Mallory Christiani race against time to rescue her daughter. Mac will give anything to ensure a happy ending for Mallory and her child—even his own life. MCCULLEN''S SECRET SON The Heroes of Horseshoe Creek by Rita Herron When her husband’s killers kidnap her son, Willow James Howard accepts help from rodeo star Brett McCullen, the man who broke her heart. With the ransom deadline looming, Brett must fight to save the family he never knew he wanted… TEXAS PREY Mason Ridge by Barb Han Abducted years ago, Rebecca Hughes needs rancher Brody Fields to bring the kidnapper to justice. As they uncover answers to difficult—and deadly—questions, can Brody trust the woman who once shattered his heart?

Switchback -- Catherine Anderson Bud Mac Phearson''s job is to protect Mallory Christiani and her daughter, Emily -- not to get personal. But after Emily disappears and the trail leads to a crime boss, Mac can''t refuse the beautiful single mother''s plea for help. With assassins hot on their trail and danger around every corner, the tentative partners race to find the missing key needed for the ransom...even as they try to fight the attraction blooming between them. But when Mac trades his own life for Emily''s, Mallory must risk it all to save the man she''s come to love... Agent To The Rescue -- Lisa Childs When FBI special agent Dalton Reyes discovers an amnesic-injured bride in his car, his protective instincts kick in. Who is this mysterious redhead? And why is someone trying to kill her? When a man claiming to be her fiancé appears, Dalton can''t ignore his jealously and his fear -- her betrothed isn''t who he seems. But as his beautiful charge, Elizabeth, faces her dark past, Dalton must keep her and her two year old adopted daughter safe from the evil forces determined to reclaim them both...

From “incomparable” (Fresh Fiction) New York Times bestselling author Catherine Anderson comes a heartfelt historical romance about lost souls, second chances, and love everlasting. Random, Colorado, is just another stop on the road for solitary gunslinger Gabriel Valance. Known for his drinking, gambling, and womanizing, he prefers to remain a stranger to anyone who crosses his path. But when an upstart gunslinger catches Gabe off guard and shoots him down, he regrets his empty, lonely life with his dying breath... Golden-haired beauty Nancy Hoffman settled in Random after fleeing an abusive past. Caring for her younger sister and working in a hat shop help her to forge ahead, Nacy remains fearful and mistrustful of men—and of marriage... Their paths will cross when Gabe gets a second chance at life and a divine mission: to sweep Nancy off her feet, gain her trust, and convince her to believe in his love. And in doing so, the once-hardened cowboy may just save himself.

Après vingt-huit ans de cécité, Carly vient de recouvrer la vue. Et voilà qu''une aventure d''un soir menace d''anéantir ses projets d''avenir. Elle est enceinte ! Certes, Hank Coulter tient à assumer ses responsabilités. Il lui propose un mariage provisoire pour l''aider, le temps qu''elle termine ses études. Avec beaucoup de méfiance, Carly accepte l''offre de celui qu''elle considère comme un vulgaire tombeur. Peu à peu, elle découvre un homme attachant, sincèrement désireux de s''investir. Un homme qui se dit fou d''elle et que Carly a de plus en plus de mal à repousser...

La última y esperada entrega de la serie Comanche. Un hechizo se tejió alrededor de su corazón... Chase Wolf, atractivo y fuerte, cuya sangre comanche lo hacía peligroso, estaba acostumbrado a conseguir lo que quería. Cuando vio a Franny -un ángel rubio con profundos ojos verdes, rasgos delicados y una dulce sonrisa- se dispuso a hacerla suya. Ella tenía demasiados secretos para dejar que alguien entrara en su mundo, secretos que terminarían con la cordura de cualquier persona. Pero Chase estaba lejos de ser razonable, y a pesar de sus intentos desesperados por alejarlo, él no estaba dispuesto a dejarla destruir su futuro.

Amor comanche es la tercera parte de la saga Comanche de Catherine Anderson, que se inició con Luna comanche y Corazón comanche. Dividida entre el mundo de los hombres blancos y el mundo comanche de sus padres, Índigo Lobo ha crecido separada de las gentes del pueblo de Tierra de Lobos, Oregón. Nadie comprende su espíritu esquivo... hasta que Jake Rand llega a la ciudad para trabajar como capataz en el rancho de su familia. Pero los verdaderos motivos de Jake son tan secretos como su auténtica identidad y tan personales como la creciente atracción que siente por Índigo. Reseña: «Confesaré que no puedo ser objetiva con esta autora, me encantan todos sus libros. Otra historia preciosa de Catherine Anderson; no sé cómo lo hace pero siempre consigue que acabe leyendo sus libros y me enamore de sus personajes, tan humanos y vulnerables, pero a la vez luchadores y que salen adelante enfrentándose a sus miedos.» AUTORASENLASOMBRA.COM

Una historia de amor inolvidable nacida del más puro odio entre razas, la blanca y la india. Loretta es una joven blanca que fue testigo de la masacre de su familia a manos de los indios. Desde entonces tiene terror a que éstos vuelvan a interferir en su vida. Hunter es un guerrero comanche que desprecia a los blancos por la misma razón: éstos masacraron a su tribu y él fue testigo de lo ocurrido. Sin embargo una antigua profecía advierte que de su unión con una mujer de raza blanca y cabellos dorados, se marcará un nuevo destino que implica tanto a su raza como a él mismo.

From New York Times bestselling author Catherine Anderson comes the emotionally gripping story of a woman who must overcome her painful past before she can accept a good man’s love.... 1890, Oregon. Recently widowed Kate Blakely is struggling to make ends meet on her small farm while trying to heal from the scars of her late husband’s cruelty. When her handsome, brawny neighbor, Zachariah McGovern, almost dies while saving her four-year-old daughter from a near fatal accident, Kate is deeply wary of the man she brings into her home to nurse back to health. Gradually Kate realizes that underneath Zach’s rough exterior is a gentle, loving soul who is fiercely protective of her and her daughter. But as much as Zach longs for Kate’s love, she knows she can’t open her heart without revealing her darkest secret—a shocking truth that, if discovered, could destroy them both.

Wearing My Tutu to Analysis and Other Stories enlivens psychodynamic theory for students, teachers, clinicians, and others eager to learn the ins and outs of practice. Sharing amusing, poignant, and sometimes difficult stories from their personal and professional lives, Kerry Malawista, Anne Adelman, and Catherine Anderson invite readers to explore the complex underpinnings of the profession, along with analytical theory''s esoteric nature. There couldn''t be a more appropriate method for illustrating the dynamics of psychoanalysis than the vehicle of story, which is such an integral part of psychodynamic practice. Through their narratives, the authors, who are also practicing analysts, show readers how to incorporate psychodynamic concepts into their work and identify common truths at the root of shared experience. Their approach demystifies dense material and the emotional consequences of intimate practice. Divided into five sections, the book covers psychodynamic theory, the development of ideas, technique, the challenges of treatment, and the experiences of trauma and loss. Each section opens with a brief memoir composed by one of the authors and follows with a discussion of related concepts. Overall the presentation follows a developmental trajectory, opening with stories from early childhood and resolving with present encounters. Their unique approach allows readers to absorb psychodynamic concepts as they unfold across the lifespan.

Una nueva entrega de la serie Comanch, una historia de amor inolvidable nacida del más puro odio entre razas, la blanca y la india. Amy Masters se ha visto obligada a dejar su hogar en la llanura de Texas y busca refugio en las doradas colinas de Oregón. Allí comenzará una nueva vida, si bien no puede olvidar la promesa hecha años atrás a Antílope Veloz, un magnífico guerrero comanche que había conquistado su corazón. Pero muchas cosas han cambiado en el mundo que la rodeaba y ahora Antílope es un conocido pistolero cuya cruel reputación le precede allá donde va. Él juró que jamás volvería a perder su honor y su orgullo, y que la belleza con cabellos besados por el sol que frecuentemente le atormenta en sueños deberá hacer honor a la sagrada promesa que le hizo bajo el cobijo y amparo de toda su tribu. Pero, ¿podrá conseguir que ella crea en sus sinceros sentimientos y despertar su pasión con sus anhelantes caricias?

From New York Times bestselling author Catherine Anderson comes the final novel in the Comanche series—the poignant story of a fallen woman and the man who sees her pure heart... Handsome, strong, and just a little bit dangerous, half-Comanche Chase Wolf is used to getting what he wants. So when he sees Franny—a golden-haired angel with deep green eyes, delicate features and the sweetest smile—he sets out to make her his. But far from the innocent she seems, Franny is the local “unfortunate” who services men above the Lucky Nugget saloon. The shocking truth sends Chase reeling... Long ago, circumstances forced Franny to make a terrible choice in order to provide for those she holds most dear. Now she lives a secret double life, respectable in one world, shunned in another, always fearful of discovery, forever marked by shame. But Chase’s persistnet love for Franny knows no bounds. He offers her a life she longs to claim and he won’t stop trying until her defenses have fallen, her heart is healed, and their love has triumphed.

My hopes for this book is to help job seekers through all the difficult phases of entering the job market and going through the processes of becoming employed.

Three times a lady. Three times a beauty. Three Times a Bride Three brides, three beginnings, three stories of incomparable romance from USA Today bestselling authors Catherine Anderson, Loretta Chase, and Samantha James. Celebrate the glorious, magical moment when man and woman become husband and wife with these three couples, joined by a passionate promise of forever—and inspired by true love. Wedded bliss has never been this wicked . . .

THE PROTECTOR From the moment Heath Masters lays eyes on Meredith Kenyon, he knows there''s something mysterious in this pretty woman''s past. True, she seems like a good mother to her little daughter, but as local sheriff Heath has seen his share of liars ... and Meredith is certainly hiding something. But though his romantic gestures are met with suspicion, Heath can''t help but be drawn to his vulnerable new neighbor. He doesn''t entirely trust her, but he sure does want to kiss her THE WOMAN ON THE RUN About to lose her child in a devastating childcustody case, Meredith transformed herseIf from urbanwidow to small town mom, escaping the clutches of her abusive late husband''smanipulative father. Fleeing across America, she ran stright into the armsof the lonely lawman. Heath''s persistence melts her misgivings, making her wonder if she could overcome her traumatic former life. But could his love protect her from her past--now and foreve?r THE PROTECTOR From the moment Heath Masters lays eyes on Meredith Kenyon, he knows theres something mysterious in this pretty womans past. True, she seems like a good mother to her little daughter, but as local sheriff Heath has seen his share of liars. . .and Meredith is certainly hiding something, But through his romantic gestures are met with suspicion, Heath cant help but be drawn to his vulnerable new neighbor. He doesnt entirely trust her, but he sure does want to kiss her. THE WOMAN ON THE RUIN About to lose her child in a devastating child custody case, Meredith transformed herself from urban widow to small town mom, escaping the clutches of her abusive late husbands manipulative father. Fleeing across America, she ran straight into the arms of the lonely lawman. Heaths persistence melts her misgivings, making her wonder if she could overcome her traumatic former life. But could his love protect her from her past--now and forever?

He Longed for... Race Spencer''s gunslinging days are far behind him. He is now a rugged, respectable rancher, but it''s a solitary life. Then Fate leads Race to an earthbound angel—lost and alone'' the sole survivor of an outlaw attack—and even his hardened heart is moved. He sweeps the ivory-skinned beauty into his arms and carries her away from danger. A Woman to Cherish When innocent Rebecca Morgan wakes up in a stranger''s embrace, her life has been changed forever. Race''s touch makes her blood sing and stirs up emotions in her she never knew existed. But this man has a fearsome reputation. And though her life may depend on him, can she trust him? Is it love she sees in her rescuer''s dark eyes.? Race Spencer''s gunslinging days are far behind him. He is now a respectable racher, but it''s a solitary life. But then Fate lead Race to an earthbound angel—lost and alone, the sole survivor of an outlaw attack—and even his hardened heart is moved. He sweeps the ivory-skinned beauty into his arms and carries her away from danger. When innocent Rebecca Morgan wakes up in a stranger''s embrace, she knows her life has been changed forever. Though Race''s touch makes her blood sing and stirs up emotions in her she never kenw existed, she knows this man has a fearsome reputation. And though her life may depend on him, she doesn''t know if she can trust him. Can it really be love she sees in her rescuer''s dark eyes?

Everyone loves a wedding... Nothing lifts our hearts like the joyous peal of wedding bells. Or the sight of a happy couple being showered with confetti and good wishes. Now the most exciting new names in romantic fiction and the bestselling author who started it all—escort you down the aisle to a place of honor at four glorious celebrations of everlasting love: Kathleen E. Woodiwiss reintroduces us to the beloved characters from The Flame and the Flower including Jeff Birmingham, who seals an impetuous proposal with one brief, precious and passionate kiss. Catherine Anderson calls us to meet a tempestuous pair of wild western hearts, in a tale of a frontier revenge that backfires. Loretta Chase melts our hearts with a story of an unconventional young woman''s offer of marriage to a "mad" and presumed dying earl. Lisa Klepas shows us how true love will always win in a romance about one stubborn lady—and the persistent suitor who opens her heart. So come join the celebration and experience Three Weddings and a Kiss. Love for now...and always.

Even the hardest heart can be softened by love ... Cassandra Zerek is a true innocent in a wild anddangerous place -- but her indomitable spirit and gentle soul make her stronger than anyone suspects. The owner of a Colorado mining empire, Luke Taggart''s wealth and position can buy him anything, yet he has grown bored with a life of saloons, gambling, and loose women. Nothing soothes his restless inner yearning -- until he spies Cassandra, as fresh and pure as a spring morning, and vows he will possess her. The radiant, charmingly naïve youngbeauty seems blind to the depth of Luke''s desire or the lengths he is willing to go to seduce her. But the lady is wise, with an unwavering faith in the magical powers of love. And she''s determined to awaken the good man hiding in Luke''s tormented heart, for only one precious giftwill truly win her: his deep, passionate, and unsullied love.